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Road traffic congestion is a recurring problem in central business districts and metropolitan areas which is brought about by daily urban migration from provinces, urban growth and infrastructural constraints \cite{Matthew_2014}. The negative impact of these factors are greatly felt most especially in developing countries \cite{Jain_2012}, such as the Philippines. Similiarly, in other developing countries such as Cairo,Egypt comprising of 19 million inhabitants alone (one-fifth of the country's population), the adverse effects of traffic congestion such as unpredictable commute times, environmental pollution, fuel waste and unproductive hours stuck in traffic \cite{nakat_herrera_cherkaoui_2014} are just some of its negative effects. These results to making it an unattractive location for investors to do businesses proving greater cost in resources such as time and money due to poor road network planning and traffic management \cite{Jain_2012}.   A study conducted by the Portland Business Alliance, Port of Portland and Metro that congestion cost the local economy 6,500 jobs and $844 million a year by 2025, including lost worker productivity, higher transportation costs and lost business earnings.